Land Rover Discovery: Front Disc Brake Brake Pads (G1785103) / Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Brake pads must be renewed in axle sets only. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in braking efficiency being impaired.
NOTES:
- Left illustration shown, right is similar.
- Some variation in the illustrations may occur but the essential
information is always correct.
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and
Installation).


CAUTION:
Do not allow the brake caliper to hang on the brake hose.

Tie aside.

INSTALLATION
WARNING:
Do not use compressed air to clean brake components. Dust
from friction materials can be harmful if inhaled.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign
material and that no grease is applied to the brake pad
guides.

Clean the brake caliper housing and anchor plate using brake
cleaning fluid.


- Inspect the caliper piston and slide pin seals for damage.
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CAUTION:
Make sure that the brake hose is not twisted and is correctly
located.
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Torque: 58 Nm
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Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and
Installation).
Repeat the above procedure for the other side.
Depress the brake pedal several times, check the fluid level in the
brake fluid reservoir and top-up with brake fluid if necessary.
Front disc brake specifications
General specifications
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Torque Specifications
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NOTES:
Bleeding of the complete brake system must be carried out using
Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment. Where only the
primary or secondary brake circuits have been disturbed in
isolatio
BLEEDING
NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
information is always correct.
All vehicles
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and suppor
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
CHECK
NOTES:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
information is always correct.
Left shown, Right is similar.
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehi
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Removal
Refer to: Glass Roof Panel Blind (501-11, Removal and Installation).
CAUTIONS:
Protect the surrounding paintwork to avoid damage.
Protect the surrounding components.
WARNING:
Wear safety goggles and protective gloves.
CAUTIONS:
The glass roof panel adhesive is uneven as there are
Multiplate Drive or Brake Clutch - Typical
Cylinder
Piston
Disk spring
Metal plates
Friction plates
Baffle plate
Pressure equalization chamber
Piston chamber
There are two multiplate drive clutches and two multiplate brakes used in
the ZF 9HP48 automatic transmission. Each clutch or brak